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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1902
Page
3
A chaotic scene unfolds as Charles Biles triggers a mob and attempts to escape armed guards with a quote of lynching threats circulating. Separate notes report a new three story hotel foundation, a Norwegian colony settling farms near town, and remodels to the Pacific hotel by B T Strobo.
The Supreme Court declines to exercise jurisdiction in the Minnesota case against Northern Securities. The ruling indicates no jurisdiction for the court to hear the state's action and that Minnesota cannot compel fit into federal jurisdiction.
The afternoon committee meeting considered the library site offered at Avenue and Madison Street. Officials expect the committee to favor the site and plan a street extension on Queen Anne Hill and Howell Street.
Report from a Hinisters session notes calls for unity among diverse Christian denominations and a church week plan to engage youth on March 9 and related events. Speakers cited include H Olin Cady and Dr Thomas urging united prayer and outreach to the young, with a mayoral candidate topic to be discussed later.
Prince and party arrived by train from New York and were greeted by the mayor and committee. He spoke in good English as two groups from the United German Society presented flowers and exchanged greetings with the prince amid a brief visit at the hospital and surrounding gatherings.
Miss Jessie Hanford daughter of Judge H. Hanford of the federal court died at Seattle General Hospital after a eight week illness from typhoid fever at age 22. She attended the University of Washington and was active in athletics. Funeral by Bonney and Stewart from St Mark's church on Wednesday with interment at Lake View cemetery.
The Seattle Democrats praise the convention ticket for March 4 with strong showings in most wards. Navin narrowly won First ward support, while Godwin led the mayoral race. Bo Sweeney, H. T. Steel, Joseph Winship, Creevy, Kultes, and other nominees are listed along with ward representatives and central committeemen.
A decomposed body, believed to be Patrick Shannon, was found floating in the bay near Washington Street by laborer Dan Quinn. The only clue to identity was a time book bearing the name Patrick Shannon. He was likely a fireman with the Oregon company and had been in the bay for at least three months.
A burglar pried open a kitchen window with a shovel at 219 Twenty fifth avenue on Saturday and took a phonograph plus a dozen records from Robert Harrison’s home. Police were notified this morning after the theft.
Reports of arrangements for a duel between Senators Tillman and Sir Laurin are entirely untrue. The statement comes from Washington sources in a February 24 dispatch.
Indian Joe Gregg and Fred Wyatt prepare for a Georgetown bout with light workouts after intensive training. Wyatt, from Toronto, draws confidence from supporters and money backing. Indian Joe, a Beattie favorite, is widely tipped to win.
Electors chosen by vote met in Havana and formally ratified Gen Tomas Estrada Palma as the first president of Cuba The action completes the initial step in forming the new republic until Congress convenes next month to proclaim the government.
Rev. Hugh W. Gilibriat preached at Westminster Presbyterian last evening on loyalty to Christ. He contrasted the two kingdoms of righteousness and sin, cited Jesus wept over Jerusalem, and urged Christians to stand firm like Peter and John who refused to stop preaching. He posed a call to action asking where fellow believers stand in the conquest of the earth for righteousness.
Tomorrow night at Ranke hall the British American League presents a concert for the Trinity church fund. The program features Seattle’s prominent musicians and the committee reports strong interest and diligent work to ensure a successful event.
Lillian Fairey a 16 year old girl was taken from a Pike street lodging room by Policemen Bryant and Gilbert. Fred Palmer a bartender and George Engle a newboy were arrested. Engle carried a revolver. The girl known as Chinee Lill among newsboys faces uncertain future as police weigh actions.
Walter Thomas Mills addressed a large audience at Carpenters' Hall on The International Trust. The speech drew close attention and Mills plans to depart for Tacoma that evening.
Hev Anthony Jacobs spoke at North Baptist Church on The Nall prints in the Saviors Hands The packed house listened with rapt attention as he outlined nightly presentations for the week-long series His eloquent address drew a large audience each evening.
G F Talmadge appointed commercial agent of the Pacific Coast Co after four years as chief clerk at Ocean dock and ten years with Northern Pacific Railroad as district claim agent. New headquarters at 113 James Street. Talmadge is praised as one of the company’s most efficient workers and the move meets broad approval.
Assistant Superintendent Ko Ky Kingie has purchased lumber and small machinery in Douglas Island for the Treadwell mines reconstruction. Supplies will be shipped north on the Dirigo, targeting a January 26 departure. the mill will resume once arrivals arrive. Kinzie and his wife proceed north tonight on the Dolphin.
A boatman on the north water front reports a confrontation after a Japanese cleaner splashed ashes on him from a bucket aboard a Great Northern Pullman. The sailor sought the culprit, but the chase ended with the aggressor unseen. The incident ends with the boatman noting his ash-streaked face and his stance on immigration.
In Barcelona on Sunday two men suspected of exploding a dynamite bomb were arrested. Strikers tried to free them but police used revolvers, killing several. The city reports a calm day today with newspapers back on the streets.
Ah Sing lay in the Chinese dead house in Vancouver when mourners gathered feted with punk sticks and prayers for Bing's soul. Friday the body quivered then sat up in a trance, later resuming his laundry work as usual.
A Seattle miner urges lower passenger and freight rates to Nome and Skagway to boost Alaska prospectors. He notes current ocean steamer fares and argues cheaper routes would attract double the travelers, benefiting both miners and steamship companies. The letter is dated February 24 and signed by J James.
Frank Harrison of 19294 Fourth Avenue reported to police that his gold watch and chain were stolen last night from his residence. The incident was recorded this morning as a theft investigation.
Tom Kelly, alias Oswee Tom, a longtime ex convict, has a long criminal history. He spent a year in King County jail about fifteen years ago for attempting to kill a policeman, later faced highway robbery in Kern County, and had a partner killed by the Kern County sheriff. He served time in San Quentin, garrotted and robbed a man in Seattle, and was arrested by Sergeant Mike Powers. Judge Jacoba gave a light sentence, and Kelly recently resurfaced in Seattle on suspicion.
In Washington Senate, McComas of Maryland accuses Wellington of misquoting President McKinley to influence a peace treaty vote. Wellington denies the charge as Merry of Arkansas blocks further debate. Pritchard of North Carolina introduces a resolution at McLaurin’s request to investigate Tillman’s accusation of improper influence on ratification votes.
Architect John Graham has prepared plans for a four store block on Madison Street between Fourteenth and Fifteenth Avenues. The two story building is estimated to cost about $4000 and contracts will be let soon. Mrs Claiborne, a major local property owner, promotes the project.
Beattie Democrats meet at the Howard block and name officers for the city central committee with Guman war elected chairman G Meisner secretary and F W My man treasurer An executive committee to run the campaign includes Chain Joan William Piggott C G Heifner D Kelleher L Itman FP Vv Myman and S Calderhead
Capt LN Hibbard of the Northern Commercial Co arrives in the city and says Nome trade will not surge this season though steady business is expected. The firm will operate ships from Seattle and San Francisco with Indiana and Ohio sailing from Seattle and Portland and St Paul from San Francisco. Frisco steamers will call Seattle on Nome returns, and the Portland departs April 26.
The Helford steamer arrives in Victoria from London carrying 4000 yards of telephone cable for Esquimalt harbor. It will connect with the new lookout tower under construction to provide constant telephone and signal links with ships in port and the navy yard.
On St. David's Day next Saturday the Welsh community will celebrate with a glee club from Black Diamond, choruses, poetry, speeches and other features. Large delegations are expected as some of the best Welsh talent in the Northwest takes part.
Harry Cadien and Homer McDonald of this city nearly drowned after their Peterborough canoe capsized in high slough water during a duck hunt. They clung to the overturned craft and fought icy water and tangled rushes for hours before reaching dry land battered but alive.
Police investigate after a broken-down shack on Tenth Avenue South between King and Weller streets is reported to host a group of jeunes mischief makers said to menace the neighborhood. A woman is said to feel insulted when visiting the place.
Tonight and Tuesday expect light rain with fresh to brisk southwest winds. Skies may stay unsettled with a chance of higher winds tonight in the area.
Interest in sporting circles centers on the six round bout between Frank Childe and Denver Ed Martin for the colored heavyweight championship to be held tonight at the American club. The fighters were to meet in Philadelphia but Chicago offered a bigger stage. A decisive result will settle an old dispute after prior postponements.
After a week of conventions Seattle markets return to normal. Disturbances from political differences caused prior disruption with no current change in ruling prices. Fresh ranchees at 29 cents and butter remains firm. Several produce items arrived yesterday including bananas potatoes onions apples celery and cauliflower. No new quotations today. New prices are higher overall.
Palmer Bros and Wm Taylor shipped a carload of horses to Fidred and Canfield in Kansas City to be turned over to the British government for South Africa cavalry service. Roads are muddy and rain. The roundhouse and division terminals will remain in Ellensburg. Carpenter work on the opera house is nearly finished with paperhangers to begin soon under John Cort of Beattie.
Fire swept a block in Portland bounded by Front Main and Madison streets and the Willamette river destroying property valued at about $70,000. About $60,000 of the loss was uninsured.
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